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Trip from Amery, WI to Joel, WI

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Drive Time

23m

Distance

9.8 mi

16 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Amery, WI, WI

Amery, WI

Tom Fisk

Downtown Joel, WI, WI

Joel, WI

Benjamin Dominguez

Trip Overview

The drive from Amery, WI to Joel, WI covers 9.8 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on County Road JJ, County Road J, County Highway D for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3 miles on County Road JJ. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.53 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

4.9 miles from Amery, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 9.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road JJ is the longest continuous segment at about 3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near CTH J / County Road J.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (CTH J / County Road J): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (100th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (55th Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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2.2 mi into trip | ~3m in | CTH J / County Road J

Turn left onto CTH J / County Road J

Navigation decision point

4
6.8 mi into trip | ~14m in | 100th Avenue

Turn right onto 100th Avenue

Navigation decision point

3
7.6 mi into trip | ~17m in | 55th Street

Turn left onto 55th Street

Navigation decision point

4
8.1 mi into trip | ~19m in | 105th Avenue

Turn right onto 105th Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
County Road JJ 3 mi 7m
County Road J 1.7 mi 3m
County Highway D 1.7 mi 4m
68th Avenue 1.4 mi 2m
County Highway F 0.8 mi 1m
100th Avenue 0.7 mi 2m
55th Street 0.5 mi 1m
105th Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: County Road JJ — 3 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amery, WI and Joel, WI.

1

Start on CTH F

0.8 mi · 1 min · County Highway F
2

Continue on CTH F

1.4 mi · 2 min · 68th Avenue
3

Turn left onto CTH J

1.7 mi · 3 min · County Road J
4

Continue on CTH JJ

3.0 mi · 7 min · County Road JJ
5

Turn right onto 100th Avenue

0.7 mi · 2 min · 100th Avenue
6

Turn left onto 55th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · 55th Street
7

Turn right onto 105th Avenue

435 ft · 19 sec · 105th Avenue
8

Turn straight onto CTH D

1.7 mi · 4 min · County Highway D
9

Arrive at destination

CTH D

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 4.9 miles from Amery, WI, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 9.8 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 4.9 miles or 9m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Joel, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Amery, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Amery, WI

This is one driving day of about 9.8 miles and 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Amery, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on County Road JJ for about 3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 4.9 mi from Amery, WI · 9m into the drive

village in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Balsam Lake, WI

5 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Balsam Lake, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 9.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Balsam Lake, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 4.9 miles from Amery, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Joel, WI

The final approach into Joel, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Joel, WI.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.53 one way

$3.06 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $1.68 $3.36
premium $4.89 $1.89 $3.77
diesel $5.61 $2.16 $4.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.9 0 $1.03 $0.47
Efficient EV 2.5 0 $0.86 $0.39
EV Truck/SUV 3.9 0 $1.37 $0.63

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Amery, WI

Late night in Amery on Wednesday

Local time

2:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Joel, WI

Late night in Joel on Wednesday

Local time

2:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

9 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

23m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Amery, WI to Joel, WI covers 9.8 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road JJ, County Road J, County Highway D. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.9 miles from Amery, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (CTH J / County Road J): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (100th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (55th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Amery, WI to Joel, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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